Local Man Claims Construction Workers Trespassed—While Allegedly Trespassing Himself
Ocklawaha, FL – On the quiet morning of October 18, local deputies were dispatched to a property that quickly became the scene of what can only be described as a Florida-style showdown. Bryant Given, who police say was found in a compromising position on someone else’s land, is now facing charges of assault and burglary with a side of battery.
Deputy Surajbali, the first responder, arrived at 16053 SE 100th Lane to find Mr. Given dusting himself off, attempting to make a subtle exit from the crime scene. When asked what in the world was going on, Given calmly pointed at a group of construction workers, claiming they were trespassing. However, things got murky when Given began to retreat and refuse further questioning, landing him in handcuffs for the rest of the conversation.
Witnesses painted a different picture: According to James Simoneau, an electrician on the job site, Given strolled into a home under construction as though it was his weekend getaway, then meandered toward a nearby mobile home where the property’s actual owner, Anthony Triani, lives. After an awkward moment where Given allegedly made himself at home—complete with a visit to Triani’s fridge—things took a turn when Given reportedly shouted, “Get out of my house or I will kill you.” You know, the kind of warm welcome any Florida homeowner expects.
Naturally, Triani was less than thrilled about this uninvited guest, so a scuffle ensued, complete with Triani’s grandson, Sage Holiday, playing the role of batboy, handing his grandpa a baseball bat to help eject Given from the premises. A struggle over the bat followed, as one does when someone thinks your fridge is their own personal snack stop.
In a final act of alleged belligerence, Given reportedly threw a punch at Triani during his exit, only to be restrained by the electricians on-site, who probably didn’t anticipate “wrestling an intruder” as part of their job description.
Given, ever the elusive conversationalist, refused to answer further questions, requesting only medical attention before being taken to the hospital. No word yet if his original complaint about those pesky construction workers trespassing has been filed.
